German word

rapid

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaˈpiːt/

Meaning

  • adjectivefast

Example

Ein rapider Anstieg überraschte uns.

A rapid rise surprised us.

Illustration for rapid (fast)

More examples

Die Wirtschaft wächst in rapidem Tempo.

The economy is growing at a rapid pace.

Core concept

A process accelerates so sharply that its visible result appears almost at once.

Common phrases

  • rapider Anstieg

    rapid rise

  • rapide Entwicklung

    rapid development

  • in rapidem Tempo

    at a rapid pace

Similar words

schnell: Moving or happening quickly rather than slowly.
rasch: Progressing at great speed over a short time.
zügig: Carried out promptly, smoothly, and efficiently.
plötzlich: Starting abruptly or changing unexpectedly.

Definition in German

Plötzlich und in kurzer Zeit stark eintretend.

Word origin

German adopted rapid from French rapide, ultimately deriving it from Latin rapidus, meaning swift or rushing.

Usage tips

  • The ending changes like any German adjective, as in ein rapider Anstieg, eine rapide Entwicklung, and mit rapidem Wachstum.

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